Our approach

The Mibelle Group belongs to the most sustainable retailer in the world. Even during his lifetime, Gottlieb Duttweiler, Migros’ founder and a bona fide pioneer, called on people to use resources sparingly so the next generation would have a world worth living in. That’s why we’re committed to optimising all environmental protection measures as part of a continuous improvement process in order to reduce our impact on the environment.

Responsible production, research and management has characterised the Mibelle Group from the outset. We have thus ascribed to a comprehensive vision of sustainability and a corresponding commitment.

We not only help our customers to obtain full services optimally tailored to their requirements – sustainability is part of the conviction at our company and offers our customers an expedient added value.

Our targets

In line with the Paris Climate Agreement, we are committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. That is why we joined the internationally recognized Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2019 and have set ourselves science-based climate targets based on our greenhouse gas balances. These were officially validated by SBTi in 2022. Our goal: By 2050 at the latest, the Migros Group aims to emit no more greenhouse gases with its net zero strategy. Further pioneering ambitions will guide us in stages until 2040.

From 2040, we will only process sustainable raw materials.

From 2040, we will only work with renewable energies.

From 2040, we will only work with closed ecological cycles.

Net zero: By 2050 at the latest, we will no longer emit any greenhouse gases.

M-Industry Sustainability Roadmap

Our focus

Sustainable Innovations

In the research and development of new products, the Mibelle Group is characterised by innovative strength, enabling it to constantly reconcile sustainability and demand. Equally, we are focusing on product packaging recycling and are committed to high-quality, sustainable raw materials.

Sustainable Production

We are implementing diverse measures for more sustainable production in our businesses. These measures place great emphasis on especially efficient and prudent use of natural resources such as energy, raw materials and water.

Social Commitment

The requirements for the attainment of our goals are good working conditions that the Mibelle Group, as a progressive employer, strives to create (social pioneering). Social fairness and qualified employees are the direct positive consequence of this.

Our commitment

For us, sustainability means that ecological, social and economic aspects are taken into consideration in our daily business activities.

We promise our customers that our products are always at the cutting edge as far as the environment goes.

We handle our soil, water and air with care and strive to create eco-friendly closed loops.

We have a systematic approach to sustainability management under ISO 14001. Our sites in Buchs, Frenkendorf and Sarreguemines are certified accordingly.

The sustainability policy of the M-Industry (PDF)

ISO 14001-2015 certificate of the Mibelle Group (member of the Migros Industrie)

Sustainability stories

Innovative production optimization with the new «hot-hot-cold process»

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The scale-up team and Migros F (Research & Development) have made significant progress in our production optimisation: the new hot-hot-cold process shortens production time and significantly reduces energy consumption.

We manufacture various formulation technologies in our production facility. One of these is the emulsion. This is a mixture of oil and water. These two liquids are not normally miscible. However, the two substances can be mixed by so-called mechanical shearing using a homogeniser and the use of an emulsifier (auxiliary substance).

Previous manufacturing process: hot water phase, hot oil phase
New manufacturing process: hot water phase, hot oil phase + addition of cold water phase

By reducing the hot phase and adding a cold phase, we significantly reduce production time and save engery on top!

Important contribution to our sustainability goals:

The enormous potential of this method is demonstrated by the example of a hair care conditioner. We are already saving massive time per year here. By shortening the cooling time and reducing the amount of hot water, we can significantly reduce our energy consumption. In this way, we are making an important contribution to our sustainability goals.

We are endeavouring to adapt this method to other products. This will enable us to further increase our efficiency.

Thanks to the team:

The expertise of each individual, the commitment and the excellent cooperation: all this was decisive for this success. Special thanks to the team involved!